Alltech ONE Ideas Conference

Dr. Richard Lally – Conversations With a Scientist

Dr. Richard Lally shares his career story and how winning the Alltech Young Scientist competition impacted his life.

Panel Discussion – Building the Family Business from ONE Generation to the Next

A family business goes beyond money and profits; it is about preserving a legacy and continuing to pass on and strengthen your core values and purpose from one generation to another. However, just as businesses evolve, so do their founding families. Learn how your family can build a path to ensure the continuation of your legacy.

Panel consisting of Helene Raudaschl, Michelle Cheo and Dr. Mark Lyons moderated by Desmond Sheehy.

Dr. Luiz Guilherme – Selenium: Agriculture’s Secret Weapon

It’s no secret that selenium is an essential micronutrient for people and animals — but what about plants? Explore how selenium bio-fortification is transforming agriculture one crop at a time.

Karen Scanlon – U.S. Dairy: Partnering on Progress Toward Environmental Goals

In 2020, the U.S. dairy sector set new, industry-wide environmental stewardship goals for 2050 to support its vision that dairy is an environmental solution. Karen Scanlon, executive vice president of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, provides her insights as the dairy industry collaborates with its supply chain partners to accelerate voluntary action and reduce on-farm environmental impacts. Hear how they are making sustainable practices and technologies more accessible and affordable to American dairy farms of all sizes through the industry’s Net Zero Initiative.

Robert Erhard – Striving for Net Zero: How Nestlé is Creating a More Sustainable Future

In late 2020, Nestlé announced their ambitious goals to cut their emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. How do they plan to reach these milestones as the company continues to grow? Hear how the world’s largest food and beverage company is collaborating with farmers, partners, governments and consumers to reduce their environmental footprint and make sustainability part of their long-term plan for success.

Esther Luiten and Karin van de Braak – Can Sustainability Remain Aquaculture’s Unfair Advantage?

The push for more environmentally friendly food production solutions is an exciting opportunity for the aqua industry — but what does sustainability really mean for aquaculture? Learn about how the aqua sector is transforming and reacting to the growing calls from around the world for sustainable, responsible, transparent food production.

Pet Panel – What’s in Store for the Future of Brick-and-Mortal Retail?

Along with the COVID-19 pandemic came a massive surge in e-commerce sales. As restrictions begin to ease, will pet parents return to buying pet food in stores, or will online shopping continue to be the next normal? Look to the future of retail as we explore how seismic shifts in consumer behavior will impact in-store shopping.

Victor Campanelli – Rethinking the Future of Beef

In the wake of the challenges brought on by the pandemic, what can beef producers expect as the industry moves forward? From the rise of alternative proteins to evolving consumer demands, how can the business of beef continue to remain competitive in the market? Join us as we examine strategies for increasing sustainability and profitability to ensure a successful future.

Dr. Torsten Hemme – Opportunities for the Global Milk Trade

If you haven’t “herd,” it’s a unique time to be in dairy. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the global milk supply and what consumers are looking for from dairy, and the market has never been more saturated with milk alternatives. Explore the risks, rewards and opportunities facing the global milk trade in 2021 and beyond.

Carlo Sgoifo Rossi – Receiving With Ease: Minimizing Stress During the Adaptation Phase

The period immediately after cattle arrive at feedlots can be extremely challenging in terms of minimizing health issues. Join us to discover proven strategies for mitigating cattle stress and increasing producer profitability.